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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,972.70, 12,375.36 and 7,965.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,972.70, 12,375.36 and 7,965.47 is: 10,986.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,972.70 : 12,375.36 = 7,965.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,972.70/12,375.36 = 7,965.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,972.70x = 12,375.36 × 7,965.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,972.70x = 98,575,496.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,575,496.94/8,972.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,986.16

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